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Well, it looks like HTC is not done yet – or at least, that’s what these leaked images and this video is supposed to make us think. After the launch of their new flagship, the gaudy HTC One M9, rumors have not died down about a bigger version of the flagship phone – not quite to phablet sizes, but a 5.2-inch “HTC One M9 Plus”. Will we actually see this phone hit the market?

HTC has shown its hand for 2015, it's high end race horse for this year, and the last smartphone to be launched under now ex-CEO Peter Chou. It is clear from a glance, and from a bit of reading of HTC's PR materials, that the One M9 is its most refined, most luxurious looking, and most advanced smartphone to date. But is it it's best? And more importantly, can it boast of being the best when put alongside other 2015 smartphones? SlashGear's Chris Davies takes the smartphone for a spin to find out the answers for himself.

Changing CEOs is a huge task for a massive company such as HTC. Normally when we see major executive changes, the change comes on a time schedule rather than happening immediately. There are times when companies move faster than that, and that is exactly what smartphone maker HTC has done.

Ahead of the release of their new flagship, the HTC One M9, the OEM has updated their Dot View app to bring even more fun to your smartphone, all without opening the case. Owners of the current flagship, the HTC One M8 can also join in the dotted fun. The update gives you scrolling messages, games, and other goodies and surprises.

In case you forgot or don't know yet, HTC is also in the business of developing apps. The HTC development arm is busy making Android programs that exclusively run on HTC devices but there are also apps available for other non-HTC Android phones like the cutesy fitness Fun Fit app we previewed a few days ago.

Exactly a year and a month ago, HTC launched its "HTC Advantage" program that aimed to reassure buyers of the HTC One that the OEM, despite not being as big as its rivals, always has their back. Despite its fancy name, it was practically a six-month warranty that would replace the smartphone in case of cracked screens or water damage. Now HTC is taking one step further by rebranding the offer as "HTC UH OH". Now the coverage extends to a whole year and it benefits even those that meticulously take care of their devices.